? ? ? ? "Thank you for this pleasant little supper," said Pettigrew mischievously. "Delmonico's is certainly a fine place."
? ? ? ? Wheeler changed color. He glanced at the check. It was for two dollars and seventy five cents, and this represented a larger sum than he possessed.
? ? ? ? He took the check and led the way to the cashier's desk. Then he examined his pockets.
? ? ? ? "By Jove," he said, "I left my wallet in my other coat. May I borrow five dollars till tomorrow?"
? ? ? ? Jefferson Pettigrew eyed him shrewdly. "Never mind," he said, "I will pay the check."
? ? ? ? "I am very much ashamed of having put you to this expense."
? ? ? ? "If that is all you have to be ashamed of Mr. Wheeler," said the miner pointedly, "you can rest easy."
? ? ? ? "What do you mean?" stammered Wheeler.
? ? ? ? "Wait till we get into the street, and I will tell you."
? ? ? ? They went out at the Broadway entrance, and then Mr. Pettigrew turned to his new acquaintance.
? ? ? ? "I think I will bid you good night and good by at the same time, Mr.
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